Description
When software development teams move to
agile methods, experienced project managers often
struggle—doubtful about the new approach and uncertain about
their new roles and responsibilities. In this book, two long-time
certified Project Management Professionals (PMPRs) and
Scrum trainers have built a bridge to this dynamic new paradigm.
They show experienced project managers how to successfully
transition to agile by refocusing on facilitation and
collaboration, not “command and control.” The authors begin by explaining how agile
works: how it differs from traditional “plan-driven”
methodologies, the benefits it promises, and the real-world results
it delivers. Next, they systematically map the Project Management
Institute’s classic, methodology-independent techniques and
terminology to agile practices. They cover both process and project
lifecycles and carefully address vital issues ranging from scope
and time to cost management and stakeholder communication. Finally,
drawing on their own extensive personal experience, they put a
human face on your personal transition to agile--covering the
emotional challenges, personal values, and key leadership traits
you’ll need to succeed. Coverage includes
Relating the PMBOKR
Guide ideals to agile practices: similarities, overlaps, and
differences
Understanding the role and value of agile
techniques such as iteration/release planning and
retrospectives
Using agile techniques to systematically
and continually reduce risk
Implementing quality assurance (QA) where
it belongs: in analysis, design, defect prevention, and continuous
improvement
Learning to trust your teams and listen
for their discoveries
Procuring, purchasing, and contracting for
software in agile, collaborative environments
Avoiding the common mistakes software
teams make in transitioning to agile
Coordinating with project management
offices and non-agile teams
“Selling” agile within your
teams and throughout your organization
For every project manager who wants to
become more agile. Part I An Agile
Overview 7 Chapter 1 What is
"Agile"? 9 Chapter 2 Mapping
from the PMBOKR Guide to Agile 25 Chapter 3 The Agile
Project Lifecycle in Detail 37 Part II The
Bridge: Relating PMBOKR Guide Practices to Agile
Practices 49 Chapter 4 Integration
Management 51 Chapter 5 Scope
Management 67 Chapter 6 Time
Management 83 Chapter 7 Cost
Management 111 Chapter 8 Quality
Management 129 Chapter 9 Human
Resources Management 143 Chapter
10 Communications Management 159 Chapter 11 Risk
Management 177 Chapter
12 Procurement Management 197 Part III Crossing
the Bridge to Agile 215 Chapter 13 How Will
My Responsibilities Change? 217 Chapter 14 How Will I
Work with Other Teams Who Aren't Agile? 233 Chapter 15 How Can a
Project Management Office Support Agile? 249 Chapter 16 Selling
the Benefits of Agile 265 Chapter 17 Common
Mistakes 285 Appendix A Agile
Methodologies 295 Appendix B Agile
Artifacts 301 Glossary 321 Bibliography 327 Index 333
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384 pages The Software Project Manager’s Bridge to Agility
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ProviderAddison-Wesley Professional
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PricingExclusively Paid
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Duration8h 37m
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When software development teams move to agile methods, experienced project managers often struggle—doubtful about the new approach and uncertain about their new roles and responsibilities. In this book, two long-time certified Project Management Professionals (PMPRs) and Scrum trainers have built a bridge to this dynamic new paradigm. They show experienced project managers how to successfully transition to agile by refocusing on facilitation and collaboration, not “command and control.”
The authors begin by explaining how agile works: how it differs from traditional “plan-driven” methodologies, the benefits it promises, and the real-world results it delivers. Next, they systematically map the Project Management Institute’s classic, methodology-independent techniques and terminology to agile practices. They cover both process and project lifecycles and carefully address vital issues ranging from scope and time to cost management and stakeholder communication. Finally, drawing on their own extensive personal experience, they put a human face on your personal transition to agile--covering the emotional challenges, personal values, and key leadership traits you’ll need to succeed.
Coverage includes
Relating the PMBOKR Guide ideals to agile practices: similarities, overlaps, and differences
Understanding the role and value of agile techniques such as iteration/release planning and retrospectives
Using agile techniques to systematically and continually reduce risk
Implementing quality assurance (QA) where it belongs: in analysis, design, defect prevention, and continuous improvement
Learning to trust your teams and listen for their discoveries
Procuring, purchasing, and contracting for software in agile, collaborative environments
Avoiding the common mistakes software teams make in transitioning to agile
Coordinating with project management offices and non-agile teams
“Selling” agile within your teams and throughout your organization
For every project manager who wants to become more agile.
Part I An Agile Overview 7
Chapter 1 What is "Agile"? 9
Chapter 2 Mapping from the PMBOKR Guide to Agile 25
Chapter 3 The Agile Project Lifecycle in Detail 37
Part II The Bridge: Relating PMBOKR Guide Practices to Agile Practices 49
Chapter 4 Integration Management 51
Chapter 5 Scope Management 67
Chapter 6 Time Management 83
Chapter 7 Cost Management 111
Chapter 8 Quality Management 129
Chapter 9 Human Resources Management 143
Chapter 10 Communications Management 159
Chapter 11 Risk Management 177
Chapter 12 Procurement Management 197
Part III Crossing the Bridge to Agile 215
Chapter 13 How Will My Responsibilities Change? 217
Chapter 14 How Will I Work with Other Teams Who Aren't Agile? 233
Chapter 15 How Can a Project Management Office Support Agile? 249
Chapter 16 Selling the Benefits of Agile 265
Chapter 17 Common Mistakes 285
Appendix A Agile Methodologies 295
Appendix B Agile Artifacts 301
Glossary 321
Bibliography 327
Index 333
